8.7 Waiting Room

The Waiting Room feature holds all candidates in their first scheduled station prior to the start of the exam timer. Users with the Observer role are able to monitor candidates during this period and carry out ID checks or any other administrative tasks as required. Observers are able to validate candidates, for example on production of ID, via a button in the menu bar. Validation status is captured on the Practique admin dashboard login screen enabling Administrators to monitor progress.

It is important to note that when using the Waiting Room feature there are 2 stages to the start process:

Start session - allows entry to the Waiting Room
Start timer - this starts the exam timer and the automatic rotation begins.

The start functions are managed from the risr/assess admin dashboard.

The Waiting Room can only be used in conjunction with automatic exam timing for a Remote OSCE.

Candidate View

In Waiting Room

Timer and Exam has begun

Examiner/Observer View

Notes:

With automatic timing the length of each station (and stage within it) are configured in the exam set up and candidates will automatically rotate to their next station at the end of Marking time. The Waiting Room only occurs once, at the very start of the exam.

Tips:

In addition to using the waiting room to complete ID checks, it is also a final opportunity to verify that participants have completed IT checks and provide troubleshooting guidance where necessary.